Subtract 7/18 from 5/64
5/64 - 7/18 is -179/576.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 18 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
5/64 = 5 × 9/64 × 9 = 45/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
7/18 = 7 × 32/18 × 32 = 224/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/576 - 224/576 = 45 - 224/576 = -179/576
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